So I saw the film yesterday, and I was rather impressed with how faithful it was to the book. For those who don't know, the Tommorrow series is an Australian book series by John Marsden about a group of teenagers that go camping. Upon their return they find that Australia has been invaded by a foreign force and decide to fight back using guerrila tactics.
Anyways, I enjoyed the movie immensely. The cinematography and camerawork was altogether very solid, and it gave the film a very slick feeling. All of the SFX and explosions were spectacularly done, and the score was very appropriate, but some of the mise en scene was a bit off, such as the clothing worn in some scenes, and the weapons used by the teenagers. The only real area where the film was let down was the casting. One of the characters, Robyn, looks a lot younger and more fragile in the film than she is in the book, and the character Chris seems to be channelling Jack Black the entire time he's present within the movie.
In conclusion, I'd give this film a generous 8.5/10. Feel free to discuss the books or your own impressions of the movie!
Anyways, I enjoyed the movie immensely. The cinematography and camerawork was altogether very solid, and it gave the film a very slick feeling. All of the SFX and explosions were spectacularly done, and the score was very appropriate, but some of the mise en scene was a bit off, such as the clothing worn in some scenes, and the weapons used by the teenagers. The only real area where the film was let down was the casting. One of the characters, Robyn, looks a lot younger and more fragile in the film than she is in the book, and the character Chris seems to be channelling Jack Black the entire time he's present within the movie.
In conclusion, I'd give this film a generous 8.5/10. Feel free to discuss the books or your own impressions of the movie!